KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Adam Lauersdorf, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo, protects the perimeter of the LRS compound from his defensive fighting position July 20. This Airman is participating in a peninsula-wide exercise that tests Kunsan's ability to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 8th Medical Group Airmen discuss a simulated patient during an exercise here July 20. Throughout the week, Wolf Pack Airmen, Soldiers and civilians will showcase their ability to survive and operate in simulated wartime contingencies by demonstrating how they defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north during an Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Brianna Flores and Staff Sgt. Eziquiel Ortiz review the final details of a plan for follow on forces arriving during a week-long exercise here July 20, 2009. Airman Flores and Sergeant Ortiz are from the 8th Force Support Squadron and are responsible for in-processing follow on forces. Throughout the week, Wolf Pack Airmen, Soldiers and civilians will showcase their ability to survive and operate in simulated wartime contingencies by demonstrating how they defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north during an Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Terence Walker updates an "Accepting Follow On Forces" briefing July 20. Sergeant Walker is from the 8th Force Support Squadron. He informs follow on forces on what amenities are available to them when they arrive. Airman Walker is participating in a peninsula-wide exercise that tests Kunsan's ability to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

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Wolf Pack summer exercise kicks off

Published July 20, 2009
By Capt. Shannon Collins
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Bulldog 09-03 kicked off today during an evening base-wide recall.

Wolf Pack Airmen, Soldiers and civilians will showcase their ability to survive and operate in simulated wartime contingencies by demonstrating how they defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north throughout the week.

"We will be testing our ability to effectively execute the wing's mission," said Col. Dennis Malfer, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander. "Whether you're new to the Wolf Pack, or an 'old hand,' every Airman, Soldier, and civilian assigned to the base can learn something new during an ORE."

During the week-long exercise, every unit on base will be tested. Wing Airmen will focus on rendering Self Aid and Buddy Care to injured workmates, demonstrate their ability to complete the mission in simulated chemical environments and more.

Beverly Bulldog 09-03 will challenge Airmen to accomplish these tasks while encumbered by different levels of Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear.

"The men and women of the Wolf Pack train everyday to enable us to survive and operate in a hostile environment," said Colonel Malfer. "This week will be about putting all these concepts into action at the same time and under stress. We treat these exercises seriously. With current real world threats both here and abroad, the Wolf Pack team needs to be prepared for anything; these exercises test their mettle and ensure that they are ready to execute the Wolf Pack mission."

Beverly Bulldog 09-03 is scheduled to run through July 24.